If you want to pack a school lunch for your child who prefers a home lunch, here's the secret to packing a healthy successful lunch.
I'm here to tell you home lunches do not need to be fancy or Pinterest worthy. In fact simplicity is key, repetition is ok and some processed foods are also ok.
The rule of 5 offers structure to checking off all the main food groups,ensuring a balanced diet for the proper growth and development of your child.
Tip: Get your kiddos to help pack their lunches- the more they are involved, the more likely they are to actually eat it.
Let's not forget about home lunch safety:
- Save time by packing lunch the night before, and storing it in the fridge overnight.
- Always pack an ice pack to keep foods cold until ready to be eaten.
-To avoid bacteria growth, be sure your child's lunch bag and food containers are washed out daily.
Starting Wednesday, August 21, parents will need to check in and obtain a visitor's pass to enter the Early Childhood or Elementary buildings. If you would like to walk your child to class or meet with a teacher, nurse, principal, or any other school staff, please check in at the appropriate office beforehand. This measure is put in place to ensure the safety and security of all students and staff. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
Picture Day is approaching! Wear bright clothes and a smile on Friday, August 23.
Support the Jackets on Thursday, August 22 for the first Varsity Football scrimmage against Stilwell! Admission is free but a donation of laundry detergent/pods is appreciated! Let's go Jackets!
Reminder: Students attending Extended Day can be signed out starting at 3:30. Please do not pick them up before that time. This is due to students being in transit and we are also trying to load buses with other students and get them out safely.
Congratulations to the Westville 2024 All Sports Homecoming Court!
Get ready to tumble into excitement! Our afterschool program is now offering tumbling classes! Don't miss out - check out the flyer for all the details.
The high school softball game for today, August 12, has been canceled.
It's time to "glow" in Extended Day!
Morning Extended Day begins at 6:20 in the elementary library. Please enter the doors between the cafeteria and the elementary school. PARENTS MUST SIGN STUDENTS IN.
Afternoon Extended Day is offered until 5:30. Students can be picked up in the elementary office. ALL STUDENTS MUST BE PICKED UP BY 5:30. We are working to have Boys and Girls Club available for students in 2nd-8th grade, however, it is not available at this time.
If your child needs to stay in the afternoon extended day, please contact the elementary office.
Westville Warehouse is accepting clothing donations! In immediate need of pk-4th grade sizes, girls clothes, and summer attire!
Playgrounds are looking great! The big playground has a new umbrella feature and the PK/K playground has a new swing set! Thanks Jeremy Hanvey for your hard work!
Another round of new staff! Welcome to the team!
We are thankful to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Siloam Springs for the donation of school supplies!
A big thank you to WoodmenLife for generously donating school supplies and a flag to us! We are incredibly grateful for the support from our wonderful community!
Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year! We are excited to start this journey with you and your children. We believe a strong partnership between home and school is essential for student success. We encourage open communication and collaboration throughout the year.
Together, let's make this school year a memorable one. Thank you for entrusting us with your child's education.
Kellie Edwards, Elementary Principal
Karen Eubanks, Assistant Principal PK3-2nd
Amy Vaughan, Assistant Principal 3rd-6th
Tomorrow is the first day of school! For parents dropping off 3-year-olds please follow the yellow lines on the map to get to the drop-off location! If you are dropping off more than just littles, please re-enter the regular drop-off line on Collyge St. Please be patient with all the changes going into effect!
Quick reminder, we will be having a short Welcome to 7th Grade meeting tonight at 4:30 in the High School auditorium. If your child is entering 7th grade this year we hope to see you there. We look forward to meeting all of our new students.
Big thanks to Triple E Sawmill for the donation and to Garman Trucking for delivering the playground mulch. We appreciate our generous community members!
Meet some of our new staff! We are happy to welcome these wonderful people to the team!
Attention elementary students! Keep an eye out for these little bees during Meet the Teacher night and throughout the first week of school. If you find one, please take it to room 113-A to meet Mrs. CJ, the Counseling Assistant, and receive a treat!
